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locations) or seen (a light source – normally flashing to attract attention of the operative – most useful on works in high noise and also high activity operations where the vibration option may be lost during physical exertion).
The choice of gas monitor is high and wide and purchasers should investigate the broadest possible availability, remembering that old adage the cheapest is not always the best either in terms of performance, reliability or durability in harsh conditions.
COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE SECTOR
Firstly Drain Trader would like to thank the companies that responded to the information request for this article your input is very much appreciated.
Whilst the foregoing may ask questions of the industry that have yet to find a complete answer, there are still many companies that offer confined space training, support equipment and rescue options. Some of the equipment, materials and services offered by just a very few of the companies operating in the UK follow.
ARCO – As well as offering a range of training options including Low, Intermediate and High risk Confined Space entry courses Arco also offers a series of refresher courses for those that have already passed the fundamental course for those operating in such situations. The company also offers City and Guilds 6150-61 - Management of Confined Spaces. This course is for managers, supervisors or other persons who will have responsibilities for personnel working in confined spaces. It gives a background understanding and knowledge to be able to supervise or manage such operations and to ensure that personnel involved have appropriate levels of training. Successful completion of this course would allow authorisation of confined space entries. Other management level courses are also offered.
As previously mentioned, it is a requirement that suitable arrangements for rescuing an incapacitated person from a confined space must be in place before the work begins, with operatives not placing a reliance the emergency services (as per ACOP L101 2014).
Arco offers a City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties for Confined Spaces. The two day training course for is persons appointed as part of a standby rescue team, requiring confined space rescue training for all confined space activities. Confined Space Rescue and Confined Space Casualty Extraction courses are also available as well as NCFE IIQ 3530 Level 3 Emergency Rescue Training (ERT) in Confined Spaces and NCFE IIQ 3535 Level 3 Training in Confined Space Emergency Rescue Refresher and Breathing Apparatus Training courses.
AS well as the training courses ARCO offers support services through its Confined Space Consultancy team which is experienced in helping small, medium and large size companies risk assess their confined spaces and above all help implement a strong management system that can ensure both adequate control measures and safe entry procedures are in place.
Arco’s consultants have a reputation for providing workable, no-nonsense solutions. Strategic input from impartial experts on your project really makes a difference. Confident and expert independent advice can often simplify a project and save time and money.
Consultancy services are bespoke and tailored to meet client’s individual and varied needs ranging from smaller drainage contractors through to emergency services, national utility providers and national and internationally known manufacturing giants.
Arco also has expert teams that are hand-picked, highly-driven individuals who are at the forefront in their field. The company
employs qualified surveyors, engineers, timed-served search and rescue teams and
experienced project managers with proven IOSH and NEBOSH Health and Safety accreditations with the aim of providing simple, practical and clear suggestions.
This team offers services including: • Confined space safety advice and/or
training • Liaison with water companies or other organisations
• Production of Risk Assessments, method statements and emergency arrangements
• Provision of on-site supervisors (including City and Guilds ‘Supervisor Level’ operatives)
• Provision of on-site support teams or additional manpower
• Escort of operatives into confined spaces
• Hire of confined space equipment (including specialist access systems) • Contractor supervision and auditing •
Incident/accident investigation
• Strategic input on projects from impartial, non- biased experts
Arco also claims to be an industry leading specialist for implementing emergency response procedures, crisis management and casualty extraction. Its dedicated standby rescue teams and specialist confined space rescue consultants are highly experienced in confined spaces safety and provide both ‘entry’ and ‘non-entry’ rescue solutions to businesses throughout the UK. Teams
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